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Teenager and man, 20, arrested in connection with Whitmore Reans scooter robbery

Two people have been arrested in connection with a robbery in Whitmore Reans.

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Posting on its X account, formerly Twitter, Wolverhampton Police said two people have been arrested over a robbery in Whitmore Reans which took place on August 22.

The force visited addresses around West Park this morning, and arrested a 16-year-old and a 20-year-old as part of enquiries into the robbery on Francis Street, where a man was forced to hand over his scooter.

The pair were taken into custody for questioning, where they remain this afternoon.

A spokesperson for Wolverhampton Police, said: "Two people have been arrested over a robbery in Whitmore Reans, on Aug 22. We visited addresses around West Park this morning and arrested a 16-yr-old and a 20-yr-old as part of enquiries into the robbery on Francis St, where a man was forced to hand over his scooter.

"Robbery remains a priority across the city. Got info about those involved in local crime? Call us on 101 or Live Chat online. For advice to help stay safe, view here."